Gestational diabetes??

Hi ladies! My GIRL and I are 20 weeks today! Yay for halfway! But I’ve been feeling really strange the past few days and I think it’s linked to sugar consumption. I typically eat either yogurt with fruit or make a fruit smoothie for breakfast each morning. I’ve been doing this for years and have never felt like this. I don’t feel this way when I first get up and workout. It happens while having my breakfast and for several hours afterwards. It feels like motion sickness but I don’t throw up. Is anyone familiar with gestational diabetes? Could it be the issue? I’ve called my doctor and left a message but thought I’d ask you experienced mothers as well.

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It is possible that the placenta could be effecting your blood sugar at this stage. Until you get a definitive diagnosis, try switching to a low carb, high protein breakfast and see if that changes how you feel. Personally, greek yogurt still spiked my sugar when I had GD, so maybe try eggs with a slice of peanut butter toast as an alternative.

It is possible that the placenta could be effecting your blood sugar at this ...

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09/10/2018

It is possible that the placenta could be effecting your blood sugar at this stage. Until you get a definitive diagnosis, try switching to a low carb, high protein breakfast and see if that changes how you feel. Personally, greek yogurt still spiked my sugar when I had GD, so maybe try eggs with a slice of peanut butter toast as an alternative.

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